Posted by Cochise on November 20, 2008 at 13:29:16:
In Reply to: There is Something about Elliott, MAI Appraisal Institute posted by Cochise on November 20, 2008 at 13:23:41:
HIS NUMBER ONE GUN:
Pichitra "Betty" Mahaphon has an extensive background in international real estate, having held a variety of managerial positions with some of the largest and most-respected companies in the world, including Laventhol & Horvath, Bank of America, Cushman & Wakefield and Arthur Andersen. She has held positions of Senior Appraisal Officer, Vice President, Regional Director and Executive Director and has focused on hotels, restaurants and other properties.. She holds a BA degree from the University of Oregon, the MAI appraisal designation from the Appraisal Institute and the RISC designation from The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
2005-Present: Principal and Partner, Advance Advisory Co., Ltd.
Betty has represented Credit Suisse as its Asset Manager since November 2005 in monitoring its $3 billion joint-venture, mixed-use development in Thailand. She continues to represent Credit Suisse concerning any potential real estate opportunities in Thailand.
2005 – 08: Betty represented King Power Group (largest duty-free provider in Thailand) as Managing Director of King Power Hotel Management Co., Ltd. She represented the owner in coordinating with Accor Hotels in opening nine restaurants at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport and Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel (a 386-key full service five-star hotel). This assignment was completed in May 2008.
2001-04: Executive Director, Arthur Andersen/KPMG
(ARTHUR ANDERSEN? DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THESE GUYS? THEY ARE RESPONSABLE FOR THE LARGEST ACCOUNTING SCANDEL IN HISTORY. YOU MUST BE REALLY PROUD OF HER.)